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Experience Experience

Dallas, TX

Nurse Extern

Dallas, TX

Berge Inc

Dallas, TX

Nurse Extern

Assists in the opening and closing of the unit including cleaning and safe storage of equipment
Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse
Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community
Assisting RN/LVN in completing tasks that support patient care activities
Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality
Integrates principles of the Personal.Connected.Journey and demonstrates the Trinity Health Guiding
Assists Registered Nurse by performing selected procedures and treatments

Dallas, TX

Contingent Nurse Extern

Dallas, TX

Kirlin and Sons

Dallas, TX

Contingent Nurse Extern

10 Seeks and incorporates feedback concerning improvement in one's own practice, through participation in peer review nursing case review, and self-appraisal
9 Supports and participates in nursing shared governance and interdisciplinary decision-making
14 Integrates principles of the Personal.Connected.Journey and demonstrates the Trinity Health Guiding
Assists with the admission process by collecting selected assessment data, applying necessary equipment, labeling patient's clothes and belongings, informing patient/family of unit routines, etc
11 Contributes to the positive image of nursing and enhances the SJMO culture of excellence by modeling professional behavior both in the organization and in the community
Seeks, evaluates and incorporates feedback for improvement of own performance utilizing feedback from
Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate and maintain therapeutic relationships as a means to optimal healing and collegially function as an interdisciplinary care team member

present

Phoenix, AZ

Nurse Extern Med / Surg-prn

Phoenix, AZ

Robel, Dickinson and King

present

Phoenix, AZ

Nurse Extern Med / Surg-prn

present

Provides information to assist in the evaluation of plan of care
Assist with postmortem care
Performs direct patient care
Can work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds
Provides meaningful input to the evaluation
Assists with surgical aseptic/sterile procedures maintaining sterile/aseptic technique
Participates in providing direct care as directed, according to standards

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Self

Syracuse University

Bachelor’s Degree in Self

Skills Skills

Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
Applies progressive knowledge and skills acquired through a formal nursing program in order to perform increasingly more complex care activities
Behaviors to provide excellent care of self, patients and care team members
Able to perform all skills and competencies as defined in the PCA skills checklist within 3 months of employment
To expand clinical knowledge and skills
Knowledge of infection control procedures
Ability to move weight in excess of 100 pounds, with assistance from other staff
Cooperative, open, receptive, approachable, flexible
Completes patient care activities as assigned while promoting excellent patient satisfaction and outcomes
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

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Banner Regional Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Assists direct caregiver in the assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, evaluation and nursing care and reports patient status to a professional registered nurse
Participates with other disciplines in the planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of nursing care and provides direct nursing care under the direct supervisor of a licensed professional registered nurse
Performs nursing procedures for which competency has been established under the direct supervision of a licensed professional registered nurse
Assists with preparing patients for examination and procedures performed by others under the direct supervision of a licensed professional registered nurse
The unlicensed Nurse Extern must have received didactic and clinical instruction in IV therapy to participate in aspects of IV therapy. Unlicensed Nurse Externs may participate in the provision of the following aspects of IV therapy including peripheral-short IV insertion with the use of saline flushes, changing IV dressings and discontinuation of peripheral-short IVs under the direct observation and supervision of an RN
The unlicensed Nurse Extern under the direct supervision of an RN, may perform other nursing skills for which they have received didactic and clinical instruction in their program including oxygen therapy
Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions, reports/removes equipment and attends safety education sessions

Nurse Extern, Intensive Care Unit, PRN Resume Examples & Samples

Demonstrates knowledge and application of basic patient care, to include activities of daily living, vital signs and intake and output
Organizes and communicates patient care activities to the patient and to the Nurse
Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance per policy
Successful completion of the first semester in an accredited RN program for Nurse Extern I required
Read and write basic English

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

1) Must attend New Employee Orientation on January 16, 2017
2) Must attend Mandatory Orientation for all three days on January 23rd, 24th, and 25th
3) Must complete 10 shifts of orientation between January 25 to March 8th

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Education: Currently enrolled in nursing program with successful completion of one Med/Surg clinical rotation in an acute care setting. Min GPA 3.0. Must have 2 letters of recommendation from clinical instructors, and transcripts at the time of interview
Experience: Clinical experience as a Student Nurse and additional clinical experience preferred
Licensure: None
Skills & Abilities: One the job training after successful completion of orientation and successful completion of competency validation. Good communication and interpersonal skills

Nurse Extern Prn-neurovascular ICU Resume Examples & Samples

Must be currently enrolled in the last year of study in an NLN accredited school of nursing. Perform delegated tasks and data collection that have been taught and verified in the course of study
Knowledge of fundamental care for the adult/geriatric patient in an acute care setting. Competency in selected psychomotor skills
Understand and accept strengths and limitations of nurse extern in performing delegated tasks and collection of data
Customer service skills needed to welcome and orient patient and families to facility on admission
Communication skills require interacting with wide range of nursing and medical staff during course of work

Nurse Extern PRN Resume Examples & Samples

Currently enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse program
Completed at least 1 semester of clinical experience
Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association

Nurse Extern, Emergency Room PRN Resume Examples & Samples

Monitors and documents information regarding patient activities, as directed by the Nurse
Participate in unit based Quality Improvement processes
Seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered
Relationships:Builds effective working relationships; finds and provides information to clarify situations; expands on original ideas; contributes own ideas; places high priority on other team members’ goals; gains team agreement to support ideas; clearly explains rationale behind ideas/goals; demonstrates sensitivity to differing cultural views and needs
Adaptability:Seeks to understand changes in work tasks/processes; actively seeks information about new tasks/processes; treats change and new tasks/processes as opportunities for learning and personal growth; speaks positively about changes to others; quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with change
Enrollment in senior year of an accredited RN program for Nurse Extern II required
Graduate of an accredited RN program for Nurse Extern III/ Graduate Nurse required

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Assists with patient safety issues such as presence of identification arm band, adherence to patient fall protocol and use of restraints, positioning of patients, promotion of an environment for rest and sleep, reporting of incidents/injury occurrences
Conducts and documents basic diagnostic testing which includes but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs; blood glucose monitoring; 12-Lead EKG; telemetry monitor and pulse oximetry and Doppler
Must currently be enrolled and no more than 2 clinical semesters away from graduating from an Oklahoma Board of Nursing (RN) program

Nurse Extern PRN Emergency Services Resume Examples & Samples

Performs psychomotor skills as outlined during educational training and orientation process. (See Critical Skills Checklist.)
Successful completion of Fundamentals in Nursing (1st semester nursing school curriculum) with appropriate documentation
Course of study must have included appropriate instructions to perform the tasks which will be delegated

Nurse Extern Prn-intermediate Care Unit Resume Examples & Samples

Successful completion of the basic fundamental nursing courses and be able to perform the fundamental skills learned in the 1st semester of nursing school. Must have signed nursing school initial skills checklist and verification of appropriate competencies
Anticipates/responds quickly to customer needs/concerns
Displays a positive attitude

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Must have completed Med/Surg rotation (Transcript Required) in an accredited nursing program
Current PALS and ACLS issued by the American Heart Association preferred
Prefer recent hospital PCA experience

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Part-time or full-time active student status
Successful completion of the first term of nursing courses of a professional Registered Nurse nursing program
Must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional Registered Nurse nursing program
Initial term including didactic/skills lab must include fundamentals
Successful completion of preceptor tool and core competency at 90 days and annually
May not administer medications by any route
May assist the nurse in collection of data and documentation of data in the nurse's notes upon completion of competencies as deemed by the CNO. The RN is accountable for making nursing judgments, altering the plan of care, or intervention based on his/her assessment of the patient status

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Nurse Extern I has completed the first semester of a medical-surgical rotation as well as other requirements
Nurse Extern II is in the senior year of nursing school as well as meeting other requirements
Nurse Extern III is graduated from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred) as well as meeting other requirements
Communicates, interacts and participates in team work on the unit
Senior year of nursing school (maintain a GPA of 3.0)
Ongoing enrollment in RN program during externship required
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Student Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program in which there is a current school affiliation contract on file with the Kaiser Division office
Completion of six (6) week summer course OR two (2) semesters OR one (1) year nursing course
Current active CPR card required
Letter stating why interested in the Student Intern Program and recommendation from Instructor
Typing skills of 35 wpm

Contingent Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate and maintain therapeutic relationships as a means to optimal healing and collegially function as an interdisciplinary care team member
Provides basic nutritional support to patients such as bed setup, assistance with feeding, and collection and documentation of intake and calorie count as appropriate
Performs learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of the patient and family under the direction and supervision of the RN
Reports changes in patient condition to the RN timely
Seeks, evaluates and incorporates feedback for improvement of own performance utilizing feedback from
Takes personal accountability to seek out experiences in order to maintain skills and competence and to develop role as a progression towards that of a Registered Nurse
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors

Contingent, Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Increased complexity of assignment, when the Contingent, Nurse Extern provides documentation or relevant courses and has demonstrated competencies to complete procedures according to unit guidelines
Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs
Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direction and supervision of a RN. Applies progressive knowledge and skills acquired through a formal nursing program in order to perform increasingly more complex care activities
Clinical Leader/RN in order to identify clinical improvement opportunities. Participates in self-appraisal
Integrates principles of the Personal.Connected.Journey and demonstrates the Trinity Health Guiding
Contributes to the SJMO culture of excellence by modeling professional behavior both in the organization and in the community
Performs other various duties as assigned. These duties may vary depending upon the unit, patient type and need, number and complexity of treatments provided. Additional duties may also include non-clinical duties consistent with meeting the needs of the patient and care team
Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Safely provides care appropriate to the age of patients served under the direction of the RN
Performs procedures for the comfort and well being of patients
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care adult and geriatric patients including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain information and to provide the care needed
Responds to patient crisis situations and initiates interventions within the scope of responsibilities
Accurately documents on CCHS forms as appropriate to scope of job
Responds with promptness, empathy and interest to needs of patients
Provides a safe and comfortable environment for the patient
Assists patients with mobility needs
Assists physical therapist when needed
Communicates effectively with patient/family and health care team
Answers patient call-lights responding to patient needs
Identifies each patient prior to providing care and treatments
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors
Transports patients for discharge and assist in car transfer
Demonstrates the correct use of slings and springs, overhead frame and use of assistive devices
Assists in the opening and closing of the unit including cleaning and safe storage of equipment

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Provides routine and procedural hygiene needs
Assists in meeting patient's activity needs
Obtains specimens as directed
Assists/Performs post-mortem care.Provides emotional support patients and assists with monitoring recovery from any procedures
Identifies and immediately reports any actual or potential hazard observed in the hospital environment
Demonstrates knowledge of all safety and emergency codes
Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us
Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness
Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community
Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

Student Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Attain senior status the fall of 2017
Anticipate graduation within one year from the end of the program
Have completed at least one acute care clinical
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0(no consideration will be given to applicants with a gpa below 3.0)
Two (2) academic references from nursing faculty (one reference must be from a clinical instructor). Reference forms will be emailed to the applicant upon receipt of the completed application
Minimum of one (1) employer reference
Must have current BLS

Nurse Extern, Weekends Sat & Sun, Nights Resume Examples & Samples

Must provide evidence of completion of didactic/skills lab to include fundamentals if not currently a Nurse Extern I
Return of one or two (if available) instructor evaluations indicating satisfactory performance of fundamental nursing skills
May not under any circumstances perform any tasks/procedures that have not been covered in this job description or that have not been verified by competency checklists
May document in the medical record

Sjsemi Contingent, Nurse Extern O Resume Examples & Samples

Increased complexity of assignment, when the Contingent, Nurse Extern provides documentation or relevant
1 Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate and maintain therapeutic relationships as a
2 Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direction and supervision of a RN. Applies
14 Integrates principles of the Personal.Connected.Journey and demonstrates the Trinity Health Guiding

Summer Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

* BSN candidates preferred.***
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited RN Nursing School
Must be completing Junior I by start of program
Current AHA BCLS training
Must maintain a GPA of 2.7 or higher
Provide an Unofficial transcript from nursing school at time of hire

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Ability to function in a fast paced environment
Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them
Participates in the process improvement activities within the department/hospital
Provides assistance to patient according to written plan of care
Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse
Assists in admission/transfer/discharge
Revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences
Performs technical procedures safely and proficiently
Takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk
Enters orders into computer or manual system, if applicable
Documents accurately and appropriately
In collaboration/consultation with nurse, adapts care to reflect age-specific and developmental considerations
In collaboration/consultation with the nurse, incorporates cultural/ religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care
Maintains and enhances patient care skills
Seeks assistance and supervision when performing unfamiliar tasks
Serves as a patient advocate
Complies with personnel policies i.e. Attendance, ID badge, Dress Code, et. al
Communicates per department expectations
Recognizes and communicates ethical and legal concerns through established channels of communication
Uses CPM (Clinical Practice Guidelines) philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers, and all other disciplines
Adapts to changing needs of unit, re: patient census, workload, and crisis situations
Functions as Mentor/Resource in the training and evaluation of practice partners (if selected by Manager)
Uses Unit Based Council communication structure
Acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills with patients, families, co- workers, physicians, all disciplines, and other customers
Flexible with scheduling to help meet departmental/patient needs
Adapts to changes in workload assignment to meet changing needs of the individual patient or the unit

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Provides individualized care consistent with the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the RN
Will learn from RN the roles and workflow of the designated departments in which they are an extern
Applies progressive knowledge and skills acquired through a formal nursing program in order to perform increasingly more complex care activities
Though not the primary role of the job, the extern may perform basic bedside care and selected procedures, Activities of daily living (ADLs), appropriate to the patient's condition under the direction and supervision of a RN
Reports changes in patient condition to the RN in a timely manner
Assists with the admission process by collecting selected assessment data, applying necessary equipment, labeling patient's clothes and belongings, informing patient/family of unit routines, etc

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Recommendation letter from 2 instructors
Pass Background Check (Note: Candidate will be scheduled for interview when requirements #1 to #5 are complete)
After acceptance into the program, candidates have to pass post off screenings/physical screening and other organization requirements for new hires

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

1 Demonstrates the ability to provide care to patients of all ages under direction of the RN. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to report and intervene patients pain per policy
2 Demonstrates the ability and knowledge to maintain sterile technique, follows standard precautions and Infection control techniques (Gloves, goggles, handwashing)
3 Checks all equipment at specified intervals (emergency van, oxygen cylinders, NIBP's, monitors/cables, portable EKG machine, stretchers, omni and plum pumps, glucometers, wheelchair's, expiration date of supplies. Maintains neat and organized clean holding/dirty holding
Education: High school/equivalent First Semester of an accredited Registered Nursing Program

Contingent Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

1 Provides patient care that reflects respect for patients' rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and expressed needs and attention to providing comfort, relieving pain, and alleviating anxiety
2 Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate and maintain therapeutic relationships as a means to optimal healing and collegial functioning as interdisciplinary care team members
3 Utilizes research and evidence-based practice in the delivery of care, to advance nursing practice, and to improve nurse and patient satisfaction, and quality of care
4 Implements care in accordance with the multi-disciplinary plan of care collaborating with and delegating appropriately to other care team members as needed
8 Actively engages and participates in unit-based and other committees and initiatives that promote patient and workplace safety, optimal clinical outcomes, and satisfaction
10 Seeks and incorporates feedback concerning improvement in one's own practice, through participation in peer review nursing case review, and self-appraisal
12 Embraces change and lifelong learning, taking personal accountability to seek out experiences that promote personal and professional growth in order to advance skills and competence
13 Integrates principles of the Personal.Connected.Journey and demonstrates Trinity Health Guiding Behaviors

Sjsemi Contingent, Nurse Extern O Resume Examples & Samples

5 Uses and effectively integrates technology to support nursing care and practice
6 Uses data and evidence to drive decisions at point of care that improve and optimize care delivery, clinical outcomes, and patient and nurse satisfaction
7 Actively engages and participates in resource planning to advance nursing practice, quality of care, and nurse and patient satisfaction, through staffing, acuity response, supply management and budget planning
9 Supports and participates in nursing shared governance and interdisciplinary decision-making
11 Contributes to the positive image of nursing and enhances the SJMO culture of excellence by modeling professional behavior both in the organization and in the community

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

1) Personal care
2) Vital signs
3) Patient feeding

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Assists with patient and family education
Observes and reports patient conditions/behaviors to the Registered Nurse

Nurse Extern Med / Surg-prn Resume Examples & Samples

Can recognize abnormal findings ie VS, Skin changes, I&O, etc. and report findings to the nurse
Performs indirect patient care
Can perform skills to support direct care
Uses and charges supplies appropriately
Can operate the patient call system
Participates in the plan of care
Provides information to assist in the evaluation of plan of care
Provides meaningful input to the evaluation
Communicates information to RN and LVN for evaluation of patient care
Technical skills: (as required by facility/unit/dept.)
All skills on PCT I job description
Phlebotomy for lab specimens, blood cultures
Nasopharyngeal suctioning
Foley catheterization, catheter care and removal
Bladder scanner
Irrigations (non-medicated) eyes and ears
Nasal swabs
Assists with surgical aseptic/sterile procedures maintaining sterile/aseptic technique
Assist with set up of equipment as needed
Application and adjustment of CPM & SCM, TED hoses; application of Buck's traction
Set up for Telemetry, monitoring EKG rhythm strips, obtain 12 lead EKG
Orthopedic splinting
Emergency: participates CPR and Dr. Leo, crash cart and pediatric equipment location
Assist with postmortem care
ED: Documents patient data in ED documentation system
Completes unit specific competency and age-specific competency requirements
Attends 80% of staff meetings
Attends 100% of mandatory meetings and inservices
Demonstrates initiative in independent study and maintains specialty certifications
Participates in department QI activities

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Assists with safe and appropriate delegated patient care tasks which are directly supervised by a Registered Nurse.*
Provides person-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the human experience in a collaborative fashion with other team members. Assists care team in achieving daily patient and family goals.*
Provides quality patient care, including comfort and hygiene measures, preventative skin care, safety measures, transport, and nutritional and elimination needs. May perform in a sitter role.*
Promptly answers call lights and responds to patient needs.*
Reports patient status changes and needs to Registered Nurse accurately and in a timely manner. *
Demonstrates effective use of clinical strategies to insure patient and associate safety.*
Communicates concerns regarding hazards or errors related to patients to the health care team.*
Uses Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) communication techniques.*
Accurately documents vital signs, input/output, nutritional intake, personal hygiene, weights and other patient care performed and reports findings promptly to Registered Nurse.*
Maintains thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records.*
Effectively uses time, personnel, equipment and supplies to provide high quality, cost effective patient care. Organizes and prioritizes work to be completed within assigned timeframe to promote consistent patient comfort.*
Ensures that work environment and patient rooms are neat and orderly to enhance unit and hospital image. Maintains and stocks nursing supplies.*
Uses standards of care, hospital policies/procedures and regulatory guidelines to guide work.*
Consistently demonstrates flexibility as evidenced by floating to other areas and is agreeable to work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, evening and night hours as necessary to meet the needs of the patients and department.*
Assists with quality improvement, safety and regulatory functions as directed. Participates in process change to improve practice.*
Adapts to rapidly changing technology as evidenced by competency in technology and equipment used in the patient care setting.*
Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.*

Nurse Extern, Occasional, Nights, th Floor Resume Examples & Samples

Performs personal patient care tasks, such as mouth care, making beds, giving baths, perineal care, hair care, shaving patients, giving backrubs, and emptying bedpans or urinals
Performs treatments, which may include urinary catheter care, enema administration, preparation of sitz baths, applying compresses, and assisting with patient ambulation
Students are required to have completed a minimum of 2 semesters of clinical course work in an accredited registered Nursing Program

Nurse Extern PRN Days Resume Examples & Samples

Assists in the delivery of patient care as a team member by performing specific patient care tasks as directed by the RN in charge
Assists in answering call light in a prompt and courteous manner referring message to appropriate nurse or taking care of patient's need with no documented concerns
Takes and records vital signs at specified intervals reporting abnormalities to licensed nurse, according to procedure
Administers bath and basic hygiene measures (bath, mouth care, denture care, hair care/shampoo, dressing, shaving, perineal care, catheter care, skin care) to patients and bed linen changes as needed according to procedure with no unjustified variances per year as documented by patient complaints and/or observation by charge nurse, director, supervisor and/or peers
Weighs patients daily, as assigned, using appropriate scales. Records weight in electronic medical record with no more than three variances per year
Assists patients with use of bed pan, urinal, bedside commode or ambulation to bathroom followed by personal hygiene according to procedure
Assists with turning, lifting, walking, transporting patients according to procedure as observed by charge nurse, director, and peers
Assists with patient admission by instructing patient/family in use of call light, telephone, location of bathroom, taking and recording initial vital signs and helping patient to undress, placing hospital gown on, assisting to bed on patient's arrival to room as observed by charge nurse, director, and peers
Makes beds, occupied and unoccupied, as assigned and/or as needed to provide cleanliness and comfort according to procedures as observed by director or charge nurse or peers with less than two variances per year
Serves and picks up meal trays to patients, preparing food for patient to eat by cutting food up, opening milk or juice, etc., and feeding patients as needed and adhering to dietary/fluid restrictions, reporting fluid intake and amount eaten to licensed nurse. Provides fresh water at all times
Measures and observes for color, consistency, odor and other characteristics of urine from voiding or foley catheters, emesis, nasogastric suction and stool, reporting amount and findings to licensed nurse with no variances as observed by case manager and/or peers
Obtains point of care blood glucose results in timely manner using appropriate equipment. Reports results to patient’s nurse
Collects, prepares, labels and delivers specimens to lab according to procedure in a timely manner as observed by charge nurse and/or peers
Follows established protocol with care of patient's valuables as observed by charge nurse with no documented concerns
Straightens patient's room, cleaning bedside tables, organizing supplies, linens, removing excess or used supplies, linen, equipment before leaving room as observed by charge nurse and peers with no more than four exceptions per year
Administers enemas according to procedure and direction from licensed nurse reporting results to nurse as observed by licensed nurse with no variances
Applies and removes ice packs, K-pads, ted hose, SCDs as directed and according to procedure as observed by charge nurse and/or peers with no more than two documented concerns
Assists with post-mortem care and transportation of deceased patient to morgue according to procedure as observed by charge nurse and/or peers with no variances
Helps the patient at time of dismissal by loading belongings onto cart and transporting patient to car in a friendly, courteous and safe manner as observed by charge nurse and/or peers with no variances
Demonstrates knowledge of safe use of orthopedic appliances, ambulatory devices and special beds for regularly assigned unit as observed by charge nurse and peers with no documented concerns
Conducts all patient care activities with respect for patient's privacy and rights 100% of the time. Performs hourly rounding according to policy
Assists licensed nurse in monitoring IV fluids and IV sites reporting any problems to staff nurse or charge nurse with no more than two documented concerns per year
Documents in EMR all care given to assigned patients according to policy and procedure as observed by charge nurse with no more than three variances per year
Consistently assists the licensed nurse with modification in patient's plan of care based on changes in assigned patient's condition as evidenced by documentation and feedback from charge nurse
Recognizes, reports and documents all significant changes in patient's condition to patient’s nurse
Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to facilitate the efficient operation of the nursing unit
Demonstrates effective organizational skills by completing patient care assignment and other assigned unit duties within shift with no more than one variance per month (unapproved overtime, tardiness as documented on attendance record and tech time, unfinished assignments and inability to perform independently) as evidenced by written documentation by case manager , charge nurse
Provides for clean, safe patient environment and well stocked nursing unit, free of safety hazards by end of shift as observed by case manager, charge nurse with no more than two documented concerns per year
Notifies charge nurse of location at all times prior to leaving unit
Reports to charge nurse during shift to provide information and receive instruction
Reports special care needs to patient’s nurse for integration into the patient's care plan throughout the shift, as evidenced by feedback from charge nurse with no documented concerns

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

High School Graduate or equivalent
Candidate must have experienced clinical practice
Presently a student in a RN nursing program
Able to perform all skills and competencies as defined in the PCA skills checklist within 3 months of employment

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

2 letters of recommendation from instructors
Copy of nursing school competency (skills checklist)
An unofficial transcript

Nurse Extern Resume Examples & Samples

Organizational and time management skills necessary to complete responsibilities of role
Performs activities of daily living (ADLs) appropriate to the patient's condition under direction and supervision of RN
Actively engages and participates in unit-based and other committees and initiatives that promote patient and workplace safety, optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction
Behaviors to provide excellent care of self, patients and care team members
Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values

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